The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics is pervasive across all human activities, leading to numerous employment opportunities for professionals in these fields. Career prospects span diverse sectors such as media and entertainment, finance, banking, education, health, marketing, agriculture, retail, gaming, and research. Here is an overview of major courses in India that enable students to pursue a career in AI and robotics.
Educational pathways
Students who have completed SSLC (class 10) can join polytechnic diploma courses. Those with higher qualifications can apply for university-level programs such as BSc, MSc, BTech, MTech, and MCA. Physics and Mathematics are mandatory in plus-two (class 12) for university courses in AI and robotics. Graduates with degrees in BTech, BE, BSc, MCA, or Computer Science can join postgraduate programs.
Opportunities in Kerala
Admission to BTech programs (AI & Data Science, AI, Computer Science & Engineering, Machine Learning, Mechatronics) in engineering colleges in Kerala is based on the Kerala Engineering Entrance (KEAM).
IIIT Kottayam
Offers an MTech in AI & Data Science.
CUSAT, Kochi
Offers the following courses:
- MSc Computer Science with Specialization in AI
- MTech Computer Science with Specialization in Data Science & AI (full-time and part-time)
- Integrated MSc Computer Science (AI & Data Science)
- MSc Electronics with Specialization in Robotics
Digital University, Thiruvananthapuram
Offers the following courses:
- MTech Computer Science (Connected Systems & Intelligence, AI, Cyber Security)
- MTech Electronic Engineering (AI Hardware, Signal Processing & Automation, AI-Robotics, Computational Imaging)
- MSc Computer Science (Machine Learning, AI)
CET, Thiruvananthapuram
Offers MTech in Robotics and Animation, and MTech in AI.
School of Robotics, MG University
Offers an MSc in AI & Machine Learning.
Courses outside Kerala
- IIT Hyderabad: Offers BTech and MTech in AI.
- University of Hyderabad: Offers MSc in AI & Machine Learning.
- IISc Bengaluru: Offers an MTech in AI.
- IIIT Bengaluru: Offers a BTech in Data Science & AI.
- MS University, Vadodara: Offers an MTech in Automatic Control & Robotics.
- Osmania University: Offers an ME in Automation & Robotics.
- Additionally, the Indian Statistical Institute and various IITs offer programs in AI and robotics.
- A PG diploma is also available at C-DAC.
